Encyclopedia Hoonatica: Black Gooooold!

Peter Tanshanomi

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Our afternoon series “Encyclopedia Hoonatica” hasn’t reared its ugly head graced this site in a while, but the rumors of its demise have been greatly exaggerated.
In yesterday’s discussion of Sport Truck Graphic Packages, the discussion turned to both the Dodge Warlock and the Chevy Black Knight, whiched forced me to yet again divulge my secret affection for all things painted black and gold. It’s always amazing to me how long the list really is.
I thought for sure that I had already asked this in an E-H post, but looking back through the category, I found nothing. So here you go: How many cars can you name with the so-cheesy-its-cool, so-trendy-its-timeless, black/gold motif? Black paint with gold stripes gets you a base hit, but sizable amounts of extra gold trim/wheels/etc. and a dearth of air* chrome silver pieces knocks it out of the park.

Since we haven’t done this in a while, let’s go over the rules:

  • Read the comments first and don’t post duplicates.
  • Adding photos with standard HTML is good, but…
  • Shrink large images with width="500".

DIFFICULTY: Surprisingly plentiful, even beyond the obvious low-hanging fruit — I’ll bet you know of one or two fairly unique ones, even before you Google.
*inside joke for all you Hoonicast listeners

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89 responses to “Encyclopedia Hoonatica: Black Gooooold!”

  1. Alff Avatar
    Alff

    Lotus Europa JPS
    <img src="http://www.allsportauto.com/photoautre3/lotus/europa/jsp/1973_lotus_europa_john_player_special_10_m.jpg"width=500&gt;

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    1. Alff Avatar
      Alff

      Esprit JPS
      <img src="http://www.lotusespritturbo.com/Lotus_Esprit_1979_JPS.JPG"width=500&gt;

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      1. Alff Avatar
        Alff

        Capri JPS…
        <img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ao3uUOVmQo8/SrnVSn2hSJI/AAAAAAAAVjU/sidRh2vCPXw/s400/jps+capri+1975.jpg"width=500&gt;

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        1. Tamerlane Avatar
          Tamerlane

          And don’t forget the Australian JPS BMWs!

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        2. Alff Avatar
          Alff

          Australian 323i JPS
          <img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_leoGYAeiH44/SPP_pR1OMKI/AAAAAAAADMY/KVNlAFPThB8/s320/323i+jps.jpg"width=500&gt;

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          1. Alff Avatar
            Alff

            This one may be stretching it a bit…
            <img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2022/2237851517_7a6f380acb.jpg"width=500&gt;

          2. sidecar57 Avatar
            sidecar57

            Wasn't Smokey partial to black and gold? It must be okay then.

  2. tonyola Avatar
    tonyola

    Shelby Mustang GT 350H.
    <img src="http://www.cartype.com/pics/3772/full/2006_shelby_hertz_gt350h_rs1.jpg"&gt;

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    1. OA5599 Avatar
      OA5599

      I see your valuable classic and raise you a pimped-up modified Pinto.
      <img src="http://www.allfordmustangs.com/photopost/data/3235/medium/BackGoldCobra2.jpg&quot; width=500>

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      1. salguod Avatar
        salguod

        I'll see your pimped-up Pinto and raise it to King pimped-up Pinto:
        <img src="http://www.seriouswheels.com/pics-1970-1979/1978-Ford-Mustang-King-Cobra.jpg&quot; width=500>

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        1. Peter Tanshanomi Avatar
          Peter Tanshanomi

          Black-OOOOOrange!
          Doesn't have the same ring to it.
          But it does have a certain Halloween/Adam West vibe I like.

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          1. salguod Avatar
            salguod

            OK, most if not all of the striping is orange, but the center of that hood decal is all gold baby. 😀
            And T-tops. Come on, who doesn't like T-tops?

        2. ZomBee Racer Avatar
          ZomBee Racer

          I came for the Pint'obras. I was not disappointed. .

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    2. Maymar Avatar
      Maymar

      And the new version
      <img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2006/04/06ShelbyGT-H_14_s.jpg&quot; width="500" img="">

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  3. mdharrell Avatar
    mdharrell

    Ah, what might have been.
    <img src="http://books.google.com/books?id=SeMDAAAAMBAJ&pg=PP1&img=1&zoom=3&hl=en&sig=ACfU3U0OlXtMFIZC98F2rZuNKoMVQO-wSA&w=685&quot; width="400">
    With obligatory link:
    <a href="http://books.google.com/books?id=SeMDAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA104&lpg=PA104&dq=popular+mechanics+brass+pontiac&source=bl&ots=DbpUuxoFrq&sig=3A1mwRh3tJEg1JVvDSc8HEWmhB0&hl=en&ei=c5hVTaS7IIfWtQOivsTJBQ&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=1&ved=0CBoQ6AEwAA#v=onepage&q&f=false” target=”_blank”>http://books.google.com/books?id=SeMDAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA104&lpg=PA104&dq=popular+mechanics+brass+pontiac&source=bl&ots=DbpUuxoFrq&sig=3A1mwRh3tJEg1JVvDSc8HEWmhB0&hl=en&ei=c5hVTaS7IIfWtQOivsTJBQ&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=1&ved=0CBoQ6AEwAA#v=onepage&q&f=false

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  4. topdeadcentre Avatar
    topdeadcentre

    I must build a new wing onto the carriage house for a new direction in vehicular collecting… NOTHING but BLACK GOLLLLLD!

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  5. Matt Avatar
    Matt

    I respectfully submit my 2005 Saab 9-2x in winter mode:
    <img src="http://i934.photobucket.com/albums/ad184/krazykarguy/CIMG4474.jpg&quot; width="500">

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  6. Maymar Avatar
    Maymar

    <img src="http://www.productioncars.com/send_file.php/jeep_grand_cherokee_limited_black_1995.jpg"&gt;
    Not that it was a deliberate attempt on Jeep's behalf, but the '93-'95 Grand Cherokee Limited, if you got it in black.

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    1. OA5599 Avatar
      OA5599

      After they dropped the gold stripe, they introduced new gold-accented wheels for the Limited.
      <img src="http://images.gtcarlot.com/pictures/38182164.jpg"&gt;

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      1. Maymar Avatar
        Maymar

        Good point! I forgot about that.

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  7. OA5599 Avatar
    OA5599

    <img src="http://cache.gawkerassets.com/assets/images/12/2010/06/brooklyn_lambo_fire.jpg&quot; width=500>

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    1. Alff Avatar
      Alff

      I don't know about anyone else, but I've grown tired of flame surfacing.

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  8. CptSevere Avatar
    CptSevere

    Not a car, but I don't care because I used to have one just like this. '74 Norton Commando Roadster.
    <img src="http://www.georgiacycledepot.com/images/1974%20NORTON%20COMMANDO%20850%20Black.JPG&quot; width = 600>

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    1. Syrax Avatar
      Syrax

      Ducati 900SS too
      <img src="http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/uploads/cars/any/1638131.jpg"/&gt;

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    2. Juliet C. Avatar
      Juliet C.

      The photo might help
      <img src="http://cdn-0.psndealer.com/e2/dealersite/images/mainlandcyclecenter/DSC_1467390.jpg"&gt;

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    3. smalleyxb122 Avatar
      smalleyxb122

      The Commando 961 SE
      <img src="http://www.diseno-art.com/images/Norton_Commando_961_SS.jpg"&gt;

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  9. muthalovin Avatar
    muthalovin

    Sorry, this is not factory, but its the most tasteless:
    <img src="http://www.fashion-stylist.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/image/bugati-gold-2.jpg"&gt;

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    1. OA5599 Avatar
      OA5599

      Sometimes, it's what's on the inside that counts.
      <img src="http://www.interiorshot.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/361-mansory-bugatti-veyron-linea-vincero-d-oro.jpg&quot; width=500>

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      1. muthalovin Avatar
        muthalovin

        I saw that, and am so glad you posted it. Look at that shit! Look! That interior is probably worth more than everyone in the Hooniverse makes in a year, combined.

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        1. mdharrell Avatar
          mdharrell

          I must disagree: It may cost more, but it's not worth more.

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  10. muthalovin Avatar
    muthalovin

    The DB5 Borsalino
    <img src="http://static.blogo.it/motoblog/bimota_db5_borsalino.jpg"&gt;

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  11. OA5599 Avatar
    OA5599

    Hurst used black and gold several times for Oldsmobiles.
    <img src="http://media.kansas.com/smedia/2009/06/19/14/985-062009HurstOldsmb6.slideshow_main.prod_affiliate.80.jpg&quot; width=500>
    <img src="http://www.hursthusslers.com/images/79ho-2.jpg&quot; width=500>

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    1. lilwillie Avatar
      lilwillie

      Yup, one running around my town, in mint shape. I love seeing it go by.

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  12. LTDScott Avatar
    LTDScott

    Capri Black Magic
    <img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5122/5234047065_416e4eafec_z.jpg"&gt;

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  13. Peter Tanshanomi Avatar
    Peter Tanshanomi

    Aprilia made a half-assed black/gold attempt with the Shiver 750. IMHO, it would have been 10 tons cooler if they'd gone all the way with it.
    <img src="http://www.tanshanomi.com/temp/gold-black-shiver.jpg"&gt;

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    1. RevPiper Avatar
      RevPiper

      Beautiful bikes.

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  14. raphaelinberlin Avatar
    raphaelinberlin

    Don't know why, don't care: black goooooold!
    <img src="http://www.dragtimes.com/albums/Palm-Beach-Supercar-Weekend-2009/Lamborghini_Countach_Black_Gold.jpg&quot; width="500">

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    1. Tomsk Avatar
      Tomsk

      That has to be the most gawdawful DOT/NHTSA-mandated bumper ever to infect a car.

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  15. James Avatar
    James

    Black/gold was a popular treatment for mopeds too.
    <img src="http://i450.photobucket.com/albums/qq228/JamesISpalding/blackgoldtomos.jpg&quot; border="0" alt="Photobucket">
    198X Tomos in black&gold.
    Garelli did a couple of models in black and gold, but I couldn't find any pics online. One of my customers at the scooter shop rides a really nice family heirloom Garelli step-though in black/gold.
    The Puch "UPS Magnum" is close, with a little chocolate brown thrown in for good measure.
    <img src="http://i450.photobucket.com/albums/qq228/JamesISpalding/upsmagnum.jpg&quot; border="0" alt="Photobucket">

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    1. RevPiper Avatar
      RevPiper

      Every time I see a picture of one of these I think to myself "You are lucky to be alive".

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  16. Lotte Avatar
    Lotte

    A number of 90's Japanese cars had gold badges optional.
    <img src="http://www.handa-accessories.com/prelude/pregk.jpg&quot; width="400">
    Too bad the first black-gold combo I hit was a Prelude…I thought for sure the search would have yielded one of those oh-so-ubiquitous Camrys first.

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    1. RevPiper Avatar
      RevPiper

      Is it a matte finish? Doesn't look half bad.

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      1. Lotte Avatar
        Lotte

        Doubt it. It seems like a brochure photo, so it's probably a controlled environment and hence there's no background objects reflecting off the paint.

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        1. RevPiper Avatar
          RevPiper

          I thought 3D Render when I first saw it. The shadow on the plate and the tips of the exhaust look a little too…

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  17. OA5599 Avatar
    OA5599

    <img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_i_AovfzNXgQ/Szb6fuMlZ-I/AAAAAAABB3g/uM8jQyextZo/s400/b472f7e0.jpg&quot; width=500>

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    1. LTDScott Avatar
      LTDScott

      I see what you did there.

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    2. mr. mzs zsm msz esq Avatar
      mr. mzs zsm msz esq

      [youtube P4SDhrTPOiI http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4SDhrTPOiI youtube]

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  18. longrooffan Avatar
    longrooffan

    <img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zCnDCJkPVTc/SMhYlyon01I/AAAAAAAADAw/aniBZalaEOQ/s400/88+jeep+limited_edited.jpg&quot;end"&gt;
    As a younger olelongrooffan, the former missus and I drove an 88 Jeep Cherokee Classic Limited in black with gold badging and wheels. I even got the almost gold, yellow lettered Eagles for it! We even took it off road a couple times up in the Carolinas!

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  19. RP Piper Avatar
    RP Piper

    Lancia
    <img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5295/5437096934_55f3ea2f68_b.jpg&quot; width="500">
    Vega
    <img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5295/5436485781_0e087a0bda_b.jpg&quot; width="500">
    Bricklin
    <img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5175/5437116374_4db0f03d5a_b.jpg&quot; width="500">

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    1. ZomBee Racer Avatar
      ZomBee Racer

      Cosworth Vega… drool…

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      1. RevPiper Avatar
        RevPiper

        Yeah pretty slick, if I remember correctly it was for sale. Probably the only one in Ohio.

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        1. ZomBee Racer Avatar
          ZomBee Racer

          I passed on a chance to pick one up at a car lot for 3 grand a while back. Always wanted one since a buddy had one in high School. I agree with your sensibilities…

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          1. RevPiper Avatar
            RevPiper

            I was drooling over Buick Grand Nationals in High School. Vega was a little before my time.

      2. ZomBee Racer Avatar
        ZomBee Racer

        >Poof!<

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    2. 42ford Avatar
      42ford

      The Cosworth Vega went one better with a gold engine turned dash and gold plaque with the cars number.

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    3. Mike_the_Dog Avatar
      Mike_the_Dog

      Y'know, if you use the "Share" button, instead of hotlinking to the image URL, Flickr won't kill your links. Just sayin'…
      [/Flickr Pro user]

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  20. Beater_DeLuxe Avatar
    Beater_DeLuxe

    Not all were specified this way, but I think my BMW Alpina B10 3.5/1 pulls off the black gold look nicely! Apologies for the poor quality photo.
    <img src="http://www.splendidauto.com/cars/1000317.jpg"&gt;

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    1. Peter Tanshanomi Avatar
      Peter Tanshanomi

      Needs gold wheels.

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      1. Beater_DeLuxe Avatar
        Beater_DeLuxe

        I thought about having my spare set powdercoated gold, but after another drink or two I realized I need them for my imaginary e34 touring project. Besides, the only way to roll on gold in a kraut-burner is with oldschool BBS!
        <img src="http://www.bargainexotics.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Porsche-911-turbo-1987-black.jpg&quot; width="500">

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  21. OA5599 Avatar
    OA5599

    <img src="http://www.sportscardigest.com/wp-content/uploads/P1090539-164-Mitchell-1910-Model-S-Touring.jpg&quot; width=500>
    1910 Mitchell Model S

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  22. Beer_Rover Avatar
    Beer_Rover

    Type 72 Exige S
    <img src="http://www.workshopcar.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/2010-Lotus-Exige-S-Type-72-Front-580×385.jpg"/&gt;

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  23. tonyola Avatar
    tonyola

    Bow down before 360 cubic inches of malaise-o-riffic strangulated semi-performance. I present for your admiration and worship the 1979 Plymouth Volare Road Runner!
    <img src="http://pictures.topspeed.com/IMG/crop/200702/1968-plymouth-road-runner-16_460x0w.jpg&quot; width=400>

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    1. Peter Tanshanomi Avatar
      Peter Tanshanomi

      As Puss In Boots would say,
      "…I have shamed myself."

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    2. tonyola Avatar
      tonyola

      1979 AMX
      <img src="http://wizbangblue.com/images/2009/04/1979%20amx.jpg&quot; width="400/">

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    3. OA5599 Avatar
      OA5599

      <img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2728/4088508043_afe263af88.jpg"&gt;

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    4. raphaelinberlin Avatar
      raphaelinberlin

      We're not worthy! We're not worthy!

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  24. Matt Avatar
    Matt

    Even more black gollllld goodness:
    <img src="http://www.andrethomassen.com/yamaha-xv-1000-se.jpg&quot; width="600">
    <img src="http://www.lambomiura.com/acqusition/miura01.jpg&quot; width="600">
    <img src="http://67mustangblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/gold-black-australian-1968-eleanor-clone-cover.JPG&quot; width="600">
    <img src="http://www.i64x.com/i6pics/pic_305.jpg&quot; width="600">
    <img src="http://zedomax.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/gold-ferrari-1.jpg&quot; width="600">
    <img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2480/3703515827_39e7274fd9_z.jpg&quot; width="600">

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    1. Peter Tanshanomi Avatar
      Peter Tanshanomi

      I have to say that I like the somewhat more matte gold paints to the faux-plated, super-reflective gold finishes.

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    2. CptSevere Avatar
      CptSevere

      I have fond memories of defeating a Virago like that on my old Norton from a stoplight, but I doubt it would do the same against the rest of these.

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  25. P161911 Avatar
    P161911

    It was mentioned yesterday, but the Dodge Midnite Express:
    <img src="http://www.internetclassiccars.com/photos/classics/13635500/13635572-2.jpg"width=500&gt;

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    1. ZomBee Racer Avatar
      ZomBee Racer

      DAMNIT!!!

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  26. P161911 Avatar
    P161911

    The Model T, before it went chrome/nickel:
    <img src="http://www.seriouswheels.com/pics-1800-1919/1915-Ford-Model-T-b-nf.jpg"width=500&gt;

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  27. P161911 Avatar
    P161911

    Again, from yesterday, but the GMC Gentleman Jim:
    <img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2623/4036956994_709c685359.jpg"width=500&gt;

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  28. Tomsk Avatar
    Tomsk

    GMC Gentleman Jim (from yesterday)
    <img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2623/4036956994_709c685359.jpg&quot; width="500" />
    This Kenny Childers-owned, Harry Gant-driven '81 Olds Winston Cup car.
    <img src="http://images28.fotki.com/v1030/photos/4/465162/3424587/ryGant12OldsMartinsville1981vi-vi.jpg&quot; />

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  29. P161911 Avatar
    P161911

    Recently Chevy did some two tone Trailblazer LTZs in black with gold trim:
    <img src="http://carimages1.everycarlisted.com/YPA-63328/10-154_1.jpg"width=500&gt;

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  30. P161911 Avatar
    P161911

    CJ5 Golden Eagle:
    <img src="http://bringatrailer.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/1978_AMC_Jeep_CJ5_304_V8_Golden_Eagle_For_Sale_Profile_1.jpg"width=500&gt;

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  31. JoeyM Avatar
    JoeyM

    [youtube kWF-hH1nloo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWF-hH1nloo youtube]
    Datsun 10th Anniversary 280ZX (i.e. Black Gold Edition)

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    1. Mad_Science Avatar
      Mad_Science

      How the hell did this take this long?!

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  32. BlackIce_GTS Avatar
    BlackIce_GTS

    This one is more gold black:
    <img src="http://www.sybarites.org/wp-content/GoldD.jpg&quot; width=500>
    Toyota used to be cool, remember that? I don't, but the evidence is still driving around.
    <img src="http://img217.imagevenue.com/loc634/th_69714_TownAceMkI78WagonblackgoldfrontL_122_634lo.JPG&quot; border="0">
    I don't know if this is original paint. It says it's Inca Gold, but that should actually be all gold.
    <img src="http://img22.imagevenue.com/loc444/th_69713_PlymouthProwlerIncagoldblackright_122_444lo.jpg&quot; border="0">
    (apologies for imagevenue)

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  33. RevPiper Avatar
    RevPiper

    Indian
    <img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5055/5437574620_748ce30950_b.jpg&quot; width="500">

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  34. skitter Avatar
    skitter

    Searching my collection and expecting only sepia tones turned up a couple of surprises:
    <img src="http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/tt237/jskitter/hooniverse/ArielAtomC.jpg"&gt;
    <img src="http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/tt237/jskitter/hooniverse/Porsche911GT3RS-2.jpg&quot; width="500">
    This is probably from Gran Turismo. I so don't care.
    <img src="http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/tt237/jskitter/hooniverse/audi-r8.jpg&quot; width="500">
    The GT Forums revealed this:
    <img src="http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/tt237/jskitter/hooniverse/FordGT.jpg&quot; width="500">
    And bring a trailer had a Mangusta(!).
    <img src="http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/tt237/jskitter/hooniverse/DeTomasoMangusta.jpg&quot; width="500">
    Should I, in the future, break these into multiple posts or replies?

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  35. Eggwich James Dio Avatar
    Eggwich James Dio

    When I was like twelve and Lexus debuted, they had plenty of cars available with gold badging. I saw a black ES300 or GS300 or whatever with gold badging and I was like "woah, Dad, how much does them gold letters cost?"
    And Dad was like, "psssh, those gold letters cost the same as the usual silver ones. They are just gaudy and announce to the world that you are a black guy."
    And that's the day I learned I wanted to be a black guy.

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    1. Alff Avatar
      Alff

      My Dad had an early '90s Legend in black with the gold badges and trim. Today's the day I learned I was black.

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  36. Mr_Biggles Avatar
    Mr_Biggles

    Since it's in Dubai, it's not unreasonable to assume there is real gold involved.
    <img src="http://brakebanzeen.files.wordpress.com/2009/12/sls-amg-desert-gold-rear.jpg&quot; width="500">
    From a blog called Brakebanzeen.

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  37. skitter Avatar
    skitter

    We've forgotten Smokey Yunick's cars?
    It is a sad day.

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  38. RevPiper Avatar
    RevPiper

    Not factory but interesting..Near Lima,OH.
    <img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5300/5436881857_efdd8ebc8c_b.jpg&quot; width="500">

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  39. queenliz Avatar
    queenliz

    is it too late? http://media.motortopia.com/files/9109/vehicle/47…

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    1. Age_of_Aerostar Avatar
      Age_of_Aerostar

      never too late!
      <img src="http://media.motortopia.com/files/9109/vehicle/47561e1d6c231/triumph_daytona_675.jpg&quot; width="400">

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  40. muthalovin Avatar
    muthalovin

    Opel Kadett!
    <img src="http://hooniverse.info/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/1982_opel_kadett_corsa_5.jpg&quot; width=500>
    Via: Hooniverse!

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